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BG11 YKN

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,398 mi
Last recorded104,398 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 YKN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 104,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 98,093 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 98,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 90,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 90,854 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. o/s and n/s adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,371 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 85,369 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres heavily cracked on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit and worn heavily on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 79,412 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear to diddle exhaust mount corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment Column to rack pinion bolt loose. (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 73,492 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 73,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,621 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,238 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,177 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,426 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,735 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 24,808 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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BG11 YKN is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,552 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG11 YKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG11 YKN is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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